Foundation Remembers First Board President
Over the course of its 29 years, the Community Foundation has had many outstanding citizens of the Dan River Region serve as our Board President. Our first president, Fred Leggett, Jr., who served in the role from 1996-2000, passed away July 5. “Fred Leggett was instrumental in the establishment of The Foundation,” said Executive Director […]
Competitive Grant Cycle Closing
The 2025-26 Competitive Grant Cycle will close tomorrow, Friday, July 25 at 11:59 pm. No applications will be accepted after this time. This annual grant opportunity is for projects to be completed in 2026. Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in good standing, and approved government entities may apply online to the Community Foundation’s […]
Designated Fund
Donors have several different options when it comes to creating a fund at The Foundation. In previous newsletters we reviewed an Agency Endowment Fund and an Acorn Fund. This month we’ll discuss a Designated Fund. If a donor has an organization near and dear to their heart, they can establish a Designated Fund to specifically […]
Foundation Recognizes Board Members
Angeles Atkinson Scott Barnes Sandy Saunders Felecia Veal-Edmunds On June 16, during a meeting of The Foundation’s Board of Directors, Board President Steve Bass recognized four board members whose service to the board is coming to an end. The board members stepping down are past-President Angeles Atkinson, past-President Scott Barnes, Sandy Saunders and Felecia Veal-Edmunds. […]